· 3/16/1835
United States v. Brig Burdett
Citations
- 34 U.S. 682
- 9 L. Ed. 273
- 9 Pet. 682
- 1835 U.S. LEXIS 366
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- stating a forfeiture for violation of a revenue law should be established beyond a reasonable doubt
- “No individual should be punished for a violation of law which inflicts a forfeiture of property, unless the offence shall be established beyond reasonable doubt.”
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Judges: M'lean
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